Welcome to the Birthday Girl Productions family - In true Birthday Girl fashion, we know how to throw a party while making movie magic…
Get in Contact With Us :
frankjperz@gmail.com or sophiesumner8@gmail.com
SOPHIE was born in Oxford, England, and discovered her passion for television early. She spent her childhood on sets where her parents worked in News.At 15, Sophie began modeling, signing with renowned agencies: Storm, Next Models, NY Models, and currently UTA. At 18, she placed second on Britain’s Next Top Model. A journey that led to her winning the cultural phenomenon America’s Next Top Model and launching an international career.
Sophie transitioned into television, hosting for major platforms such as ABC, Extra, Amazon Live, Wimbledon, Conde Nast, Hearst - to name a few. Her vibrant personality and knack for storytelling made her a natural on screen.
In 2020, Sophie got sober and rediscovered her true calling: using storytelling to connect with others and make them feel less alone. Since then, she has brought her renewed focus and passion to life, shooting three feature films and numerous short films.
FRANK developed a lifelong love for film at an early age. Born in Queens, NY, he describes movies as “a second language” for him and his siblings.
He began by shooting surf videos and his friends’ bands, which led to commercial and promotional work to fund his passion for narrative storytelling.
With a personal goal of completing four scripts, he honed his craft for a decade before shooting his first feature. Since then, he has written and directed numerous projects, including a feature film on Amazon Prime and the short film Day One, currently making its rounds at festivals.
Frank Perz and Sophie Sumner founded Birthday Girl Productions in 2024 to create their short film Day One, a deeply personal project they wanted to tell their way. Now celebrating its first birthday, the company has grown from necessity into a hub for creativity and shared passion.
Birthday Girl Productions is driven to bring compelling scripts to life. We are dedicated to creating bold, fearless work—trusting our talent and believing wholeheartedly in their vision. We aim to empower, spark conversation, and challenge the way people think.
With all the birthday wishes,